Assistant City Attorney II (City Attorney's Office - Non Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary This is a mid-level attorney position which uses well established legal procedures and precedents to perform a variety of professional legal functions. This position works independently to perform legal work requiring specialization in trial, claims, taxation, condemnation, or other types of legal work. Work is reviewed by higher level attorneys. Job Description Assistant City Attorney Dallas City Attorney’s Office – Real Estate and Construction The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney with at least five years of relevant experience to fill a full-time position in the Real Estate and Construction Section of the General Counsel Division. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the Texas Bar. The successful candidate will provide advice and counsel to the Dallas City Council, the city manager, the city secretary, and various city departments. The successful candidate will also negotiate and draft contracts to support construction, real estate, housing, cultural arts, parks, convention center, and economic development related transactions, and draft legal opinions, resolutions, and ordinances. A substantial amount of the successful candidate’s daily work involves negotiating and drafting contracts for the procurement of goods and services, construction, engineering, real estate development, ground leases, concessions, grant agreements, and various housing and economic development agreements. This position also involves open meetings, and the successful candidate will have to become knowledgeable about the Texas Open Meetings Act, apply open meetings rules, and work closely with city staff to support the Dallas City Council and its boards and committees. The position does not involve litigation, although the successful applicant will occasionally work with and advise litigators on matters. Other duties may be assigned. Experience in municipal law, real estate, government contracting and procurement, and/or public works construction is a plus. Applicants should possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. The city's comprehensive benefits package comes with the position. This position is exempt from the provisions applicable to civil service, pursuant to Chapter XVI, Section 9 of the Dallas City Charter. Details concerning the Dallas City Attorney’s Office are available at www.dallascityattorney.com. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, a writing sample of no more than 10 pages, attached in your application, and three references. You can also submit them to: [email protected] No phone calls are needed, we will reach out to you if you qualify for next steps. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - [email protected] Talent - Acquisition [email protected]

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the Texas Bar.
Applicants should possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
At least five years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in municipal law, real estate, government contracting and procurement, and/or public works construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide advice and counsel to the Dallas City Council, the city manager, the city secretary, and various city departments.
Negotiate and draft contracts to support construction, real estate, housing, cultural arts, parks, convention center, and economic development related transactions, and draft legal opinions, resolutions, and ordinances.
Negotiate and draft contracts for the procurement of goods and services, construction, engineering, real estate development, ground leases, concessions, grant agreements, and various housing and economic development agreements.
Become knowledgeable about the Texas Open Meetings Act, apply open meetings rules, and work closely with city staff to support the Dallas City Council and its boards and committees.
Work with and advise litigators on matters.
Other duties may be assigned.